That 4th out at 1st/run score?

[JJ]

We can all stop holding our collective breath. NFHS Baseball head cheese Elliot Hopkins has emailed me the "official" FED interp on the play which is described here -

R3, R2, 2 out. Ground ball to the shortstop who throws out R2 going into 3rd base AFTER R3 has touched home plate. B1, seeing R2 thrown out, does not advance to first base. The defense, seeing this, throws to first base and asks for the 4th out which would cancel the run. Ruling?

The NFHS says "Allow that 4th out and cancel the run."

That brings the NFHS in line with the NCAA ruling on the same scenario.

I knew you'd be thrilled. Here we go...let the discussions begin!